Which one of the cooperations?
TEI is now producing prototypes for TF-6000, BSS has done (and will probably produce different models from) AI-322f
from the statements we are little away from establishing cooperation TEI/TRMotor and TAEC for TF-X
There is also diversity advantage in our side, Greek jets will always be reliant on their radars and their squadrons for SEAD/DEAD and ground attack.
It is not hard to think that these will be done by UCAVs and E-7T in our side, drastically increasing the aircraft number count that can fight...
You are also right in your point, just like the ones who say we need new jets.
The problem is we don't know what TurAF wants.
Maybe their needs at this point is stealth aircraft, then buying new jets won't make much sense as we won't be getting stealth aircraft with buying one.
If it is having...
I wonder if MTOW is lower because of less weapon carrying capacity or lighter materials
From the info it is only 1-2 tons above F-35 MTOW.
And even with F110, TWR wouldn't be bad at full load, and will be around 1 with 35k lb engines at full weight (MTOW)
I just don't get how